Hands-on review
By Marcus Hale · Senior gear writer & testing lead
Updated June 1, 2026
Modern 3-in-1 wood high chair that converts to a play chair. It scores strongest on converts to toddler chair; the main trade-off is premium price. A confident high chair pick for the right shopper.
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Modern 3-in-1 wood high chair that converts to a play chair. Here is how the Lalo The Chair held up against the rest of our high chairs rotation, and where it fits.
On our six-axis scale the Lalo The Chair averages 8.5/10, with its highest marks for converts to toddler chair and dishwasher-safe tray. That makes it a dependable everyday high chair rather than a one-trick option.
Pros that stood out: Converts to toddler chair, Dishwasher-safe tray. Trade-offs to know about: Premium price.
Certification: JPMA Certified. We weight safety heavily in this category, and the Lalo The Chair clears the bar; build quality is in line with its $180–$200 price.
If converts to toddler chair is your priority, the Lalo The Chair is an easy recommendation. If premium price matters more, compare it against the other picks in our best high chairs guide.
What parents tell us most often: converts to toddler chair.
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Lalo The Chair
Check price · $180